Cyprus to Build Five More Housing Blocks for Refugees

Cyprus is set to begin construction on five additional apartment buildings for refugees in the first half of 2025 as part of the Ktizo plan. This initiative, led by the Ministry of the Interior, is a key element of the government’s efforts to provide permanent housing for displaced persons.

According to the ministry, the Department of Town Planning and Housing is overseeing the project, which will be implemented in three phases over a ten-year period, with a total budget of €131 million. The plan aims to address the housing issues faced by residents in 345 apartment buildings located in state-owned refugee housing settlements across Cyprus.

The Ktizo plan’s primary objective is to provide a long-term housing solution for displaced persons, ensuring they can live in safe and dignified conditions.

"Despite delays due to unforeseen obstacles, the plan remains on track," the ministry stated.

Regular meetings are being held between all relevant departments to resolve challenges as they arise, including legal and technical issues.

Meanwhile, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades announced that the construction of a new migrant center in Limnes, near the village of Menoyia in the Larnaca district, is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

During a site visit, the minister noted that by the time the center is finished, its total cost will exceed €100 million. The facility will initially accommodate 1,000 people, with expansion plans already in development.